Oct 04, V7N -U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his belief that an "all-out war" in the Middle East can be avoided, despite rising tensions following Iran's significant assault on Israel. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Biden acknowledged the need for further action to prevent escalation, especially as Israel has conducted airstrikes in Beirut against Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group.

When asked about his confidence in preventing a wider conflict, Biden stated, "I don't believe there is going to be an all-out war. I think we can avoid it. But there is a lot to do yet." This comes amid calls from the U.S., European Union, and other allies for a 21-day ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict.

Biden mentioned ongoing discussions with Israel regarding its response options to Tehran's attack, which could include strikes on Iran's oil facilities. His remarks have contributed to rising global oil prices, as markets respond to potential supply disruptions. However, Biden clarified, "There is nothing going to happen today," and declined to negotiate publicly regarding Israel's military actions.

On Wednesday, Biden stated he would not support any Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Meanwhile, Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, indicated that Israel had "a lot of options" for retaliation against Iran and would demonstrate its strength soon.

As tensions escalated, Israel targeted Hezbollah's stronghold in Dahiye, launching renewed strikes in the area. Reports indicate that Israel aimed for Hashem Safieddine, a senior Hezbollah figure and rumored successor to the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah, during these strikes.

In a show of aggression, Hezbollah reportedly launched around 230 rockets from Lebanon towards Israel, targeting military sites such as the "Sakhnin base" and the "Nesher base" in Haifa. Israel has not confirmed details about the airstrikes or the outcomes of their attacks on Hezbollah.

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